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POSITION: Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Health and Wellbeing Director (HWD)
DEPARTMENT: Resident Care
STATUS: Non-Exempt / Hourly
SUMMARY
This position administers prescribed medications and treatments under the direct supervision of the Health and Wellbeing Director. In addition, this position will provide personal care service to the residents and perform related tasks at the community in accordance with the plan of care assigned by the Health and Wellbeing Director.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
5a. Good standing on Georgia CMA Registry
5b. Participates in an annual CMA skills competency check which meets the requirements contained in the standardized clinical skills competency checklist used to certify medication aides.
5c. Successful demonstration of CMA skills during quarterly observations conducted by a licensed registered professional nurse or a pharmacist
5d. Follow state CMA protocols in order for the community to maintain compliance and successful completion of quarterly drug regimen reviews conducted by a licensed pharmacist
5f. Successfully completes an annual comprehensive clinical skills competency review. The skills competency checklist is administered by a Georgia-licensed registered nurse, pharmacist or physician. Testing includes observation and verbal testing scenarios
o Administer physician ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal and rectal medications
o Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 pursuant to physical direction and protocol
o Administer medications via a metered dose inhaler
o Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing following established protocol
o Administer a commercially prepared disposable enema ordered by a physician
o Assist residents in the supervisor of self-administration of medications
o Performs various laundry and meal service duties
COMPETENCIES
ORCHARD EXPECTATIONS:
ORCHARD STANDARDS
All employees are expected to uphold the Orchard F-A-M-I-L-Y mission and vision.
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Gentleness, and Self-Control
These are the fruits of the spirit you can expect from the Orchard F-A-M-I-L-Y values and best practices.
F-A-M-I-L-Y
First Impressions
All are welcomed with an authentic and inviting experience into the beautiful, well organized, and relaxing home we share.
Accountability and Integrity
We value the ability of our team to be reliable, personally responsible, and to honor their commitment to residents, families, leadership and one another. Accountability involves a process of seeing the need, owning the next step, and staying solution focused.
Meaningful Moments
When it comes to creating a life worth living, each person has unique and individual needs. We are dedicated to creating purpose and wellbeing through connection with our team, local affiliates and organizations, and previous community relationships whenever possible.
Information and Communication
We believe knowledge is power and communication is the lifeline to effective collaboration.
Learning and Leading
Curiosity, willingness, and personal action create the professional path to achieving the orchard FAMILY of excellence.
Yes "we can" Attitude
With a can-do character we are committed to creative solution focused problem solving.
ADA Requirements (essential functions) | |
Physical Requirements | |
Lifting | More than 25 lbs, routinely |
More than 50 lbs, occasionally | |
Transfer | 150 lb. or greater resident weight |
Sitting | 1 - 3 hours/day |
Standing | 4 - 5 hour/day |
Walking | 2 - 4 hours/day |
Bend, stoop, squat, and/or twist | Repeatedly throughout day |
Climbing stairs | Repeatedly throughout day |
Reaching | 3 4 hours/day arms shoulder level |
Use of telephone | 1 - 2 hours/day |
Working under pressure | 3 4 hours/day |
Working rapidly for long periods | 2 - 3 hours/day |
Use of keyboard/computer, printer, fax, copier | 1 - 2 hours/day |
Position requires close work; finger dexterity; adequate hearing and vision (with or without correction). | |
May occasionally work longer than 8 hours/day. | |
Cognitive or Mental Requirements | |
The following cognitive or mental requirements are necessary on a daily basis: | |
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Working Environment | |
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This job description is only a summary and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. This document is subject to change at any time. |
Part Time
$31k-38k (estimate)
08/29/2023
05/09/2029
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